Speakeasy - Sydney

Are you struggling with confidence to speak up in group situations, like an office meeting or client presentation?

Do you shudder and feel sick at the thought of public speaking?

Or, are you an experienced speaker with a lot of speaking experience already but would love some new skills and tools for your speaking toolbox?

In just two days, Speakeasy participants go from rating themselves at an average of 2 out of 10 in terms of confidence and skill to an average of 9 out of 10. Speakeasy generates HUGE results - quickly.

We have run Speakeasy with hundreds of women from all over the world, and with some of the world’s largest organisations. And we're running it publicly in 2017 for women just like YOU!

We receive unprompted emails from women who have done Speakeasy and credit the program for dramatically increasing their career success, self-belief, presence and overall happiness levels.

If you need a way to:

Increase your confidence

Move past negative self-talk

Develop an authentic presence

Get your message across clearly and succinctly

Engage any audience, whether it be 2 or 200 people – to the point where they’re hanging off every word

Stop the fear that arises when you think about speaking in public

Actually look forward to speaking

Nail every speaking opportunity that comes your way - planned or unplanned, then please read on!

“Firstly huge thank you for everything! I’m still trying to find the right words to convey what a difference I think Speakeasy made for me and will continue to make. I think the closest I can come is to say that there are remarkable people in this world whose life work echoes throughout time and creates powerful change in other people’s lives. This is what Inkling Women does, and I am so hugely grateful to you.

Thought I’d share that I presented to the staff body this Wednesday gone and guess what? The earth didn’t spin off its axis! I didn’t pass out or vomit! Go me!!!!! In fact it was so very well received. I’ve received some lovely feedback with my CEO telling me twice what a great presentation it was.

The presentation was done in my words, with my heart and my soul rather than trying to fit a corporate mold. It all worked so well.

What will change for you as a result of attending Speakeasy?

In their place will be you at your very best – confident, courageous, determined and knowing your own self-worth

You will learn the techniques needed to turn fear into excitement

No longer will you want to hide under the desk when you’re about to speak to a group! In fact, you’ll look forward to it

You’ll learn what your natural strengths are as a speaker, and how to use these to increase your authenticity and presence

You’ll learn, practise and get feedback on the key skills needed to become an excellent speaker:

Shaping your content

Hooking your audience in

Perfecting your opening

Keeping the audience engaged

Using your voice to command

Employing gestures without feeling awkward (yes, we’ll answer the question ‘what do I do with my hands?!’)

You will practise, receive feedback delivered warmly and with the intention of making you the best speaker you can be, and then practise again – all in an incredibly safe and hugely enjoyable environment

You will receive coaching on your specific issues, which could include:

What to do when you’re interrupted

How to get heard in a room of busy and seemingly rude execs (we have the answers for that!) – in fact, we’ll teach you to engage them so much they will hang off your every word

How to best prepare for your presentations

How to insert yourself in the conversation

How to win over negative or cynical people

You will develop strong and supportive connections with a small group of like-minded and generous women that will last beyond the two days

You will leave feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.

What you can expect

On a serious note, Speakeasy is not for you if you want to sit up the back of a room, take notes and simply absorb the information.

It is dynamic, engaging, action-packed, fun, and yes – it’s challenging. We’ll push you to reach your full potential. Your brain will hurt, and sometimes you will wonder if you’re up for it.

We promise you are. We will support you, nurture you, and guide you towards being a simply outstanding speaker – confident, authentic and engaging.

“If you’re looking to make a real change; to grow and develop then Speakeasy will provide you with that opportunity. I loved every minute of the program. It was unique, it makes you look inside yourself to find your strengths, however deep they are hidden”. Marney, Nissan

“I was in tears before the workshop because I was overwhelmed by my lack of confidence. Today when I presented I felt confident and ready to present!!! The last two days have been fabulous! It was an amazing experience and I am really excited to continue to practice all of the skills we have learnt. I hope that I will get the opportunity to be involved in more of Inkling Women’s programs in the future. Thank you”. Ellen, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

“What a refreshing and different approach to a public speaking program. Lots of fun, laughter and interaction and interaction, more importantly so much learning and great strategies to ensure you nail that next presentation. Speakeasy is life-changing for women in business. Thank you, Inkling Women!” Lisa, Alcon

“Speakeasy was quite the ride! It was incredibly engaging, confronting and exhilarating. Let’s not forget scary at times but the facilitation, flow and prowess from Inkling Women got us all to an incredible place. What an improvement in just two days. Let’s get out there and practise! Show ‘em what we’ve got! Thank you. How lucky we are to have been part of this awesome course”.

Rebecca, Westpac

“Wow! What an amazing 2 days! I entered a room full of passionate but nervous women, but left a room of passionate, articulate, committed and confident women! Wow!” Sara, SA Power Networks

“This is the best presentation skills program I’ve ever been on. Inkling women encouraged all participants to be best versions of themselves. I feel 100% more confident in presenting going forward”. Lori, Medibank

“I have a newfound confidence, greeting presentation opportunities with enthusiasm rather than being gripped with a sense of anxiety and fear. The program was well designed, involving elements of coaching, peer feedback which I found extremely helpful, and understanding the foundations of neuropsychology to really appreciate how the fears that I had been holding on to were holding me and not allowing me to fulfill my true potential. I experienced a shift in mindset within the first two hours of the course, quite literally.” Emma, World Vision

“I am writing to thank you for having a positive impact on my life in so many ways. I attended the Speakeasy program in Sydney earlier this year. Since then I have done two major public speaking stints, one of which was on Monday in the Gold Coast delivering a presentation on our business to a conference attended by lawyers, bankers and accountants. I confidently delivered the presentation and felt comfortable on stage. I had some positive feedback from conference participants and I am so thrilled that I did not go red in the face, perspire and speak with a shaky voice like I used to in the past!

There were things that I learnt in the course that have helped me in my daily business dealings such as how to read body language and how to conduct myself in meetings.

I also look forward to your weekly Inkling TV episodes which are full of great advice and help keep me on track, make me realise I am not alone in my feelings and give me tips on how to improve myself and reduce stress levels.

Inkling Women came along at exactly the right time in my life. I was in need of advice on how to make my life more enjoyable and was in desperate need of a boost in my confidence. So thank you! You are amazing and I am sure you have helped many others along the way.” Melissa, small business owner

There are four reasons for Speakeasy’s success rate:

Speakeasy deals head-on with participants’ fears of speaking. We use evidence-based theories and techniques from the field of neuropsychology, plus our own techniques to conquer nerves.

Most participants tell us that their fears of speaking literally disappear in the first two hours of day one. We create an exceptionally safe environment for our participants. The group feels comfortable being exactly who they are – faults, foibles, fears and all – and supported enough to lean into discomfort and transform their confidence and skill levels.

We also take a strengths-based approach to speaking. Participants uncover their natural strengths and develop a speaking style that is both effective and authentic.

Speakeasy provides multiple opportunities to practise each technique taught, then receive feedback and one-on-one coaching – and then practise all over again!

The results speak for themselves!

Before the workshop, participants rate their confidence and skills in speaking at an average of 2/10. After the workshop, the average jumps to 9/10 – in just two days.

100% of women who attend Speakeasy would recommend it to their friends and to other women in their organisation.

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LIMITED TO 20 WOMEN* includes two days of facilitated sessions and meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)